Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs The North Face Summit FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket Men's
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile 3-layer GORE-TEX rain jacket for hiking and alpine use. Minimalist design with two hand pockets and a helmet-compatible StormHood for full protection.
Full details →Lightest Summit rain shell at 224g using 100% recycled nylon FUTURELIGHT fabric, packs into own pocket for minimal bulk.
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Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs The North Face Summit FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket Men's: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the The North Face Summit FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket Men's wins — at 224 g it is 116 g (34%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket (340 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - outer layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.